Apex Classic Setup and Programming Guide v2.2
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The LED Status indicators on the EnergyBar and Apex Base Modules will flash
yellow while they are initializing and in a few minutes they should light solid
green and the Apex Display Module will display the default Status Screen.
If there are no EnergyBars on the system (if you are using all legacy DC8 or DC4
modules for example), it will be necessary to purchase a 12V adapter to power
the Apex Base Module. This AC adapter is available through your authorized
dealer or from Neptune Systems and should be connected to a quality surge
suppressor to protect your system.
NETWORK SETUP
The AquaController Apex network interface and integrated Web Interface allow
you to setup, monitor and control the Apex system from standard web browsers
around the home network and if properly enabled, around the world. Network
setup is not required to setup and use the AquaController Apex but it is required
to enable the Web Interface and the ability to send email/text alarms.
The AquaController Apex ships with DHCP enabled which allows the Apex base
module to automatically configure the IP address of the Apex base module on
networks with DHCP enabled (common for home networks). While simple, the
nature of DHCP means the assigned IP address can and will change from time to
time which can cause problems with accessing the Apex from outside the home
network. Therefore if you plan on accessing the AquaController Apex from outside
the home network, it is best to assign the AquaController Base Module a fixed or
static IP address. You can either configure your home router DHCP server to
assign the Apex the same IP address all the time (see your router documentation
for a feature called IP reservations) or continue with manual network
configuration in the section titled Manual Network Configuration (Optional),
otherwise continue with the section titled Automatic Network Configuration
(default).
The yellow LED indicator on the Apex Base module Ethernet port indicates there
is power to the network module. The green LED indicates the presence of
Ethernet Link layer connection.
AUTOMATIC NETWORK CONFIGURATION (DEFAULT)
The AquaController Apex ships with Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
enabled. This allows the Apex base module to automatically acquire a network IP
